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Hey everyone, long time no see.

Ah, so it was a financial decision in part. That is prudent.

Thanks, didn't know about JET.
He seems to have gone on a trip to japan in dec - jan, however I know naught beyond this, nor desired to disrupt his busy schedule (as random stranger basically). Methinks that's one reason why many of helpcom's erstwhile younger audience hadn't returned - integration into life's routines. (Moreover, my first shout to rocco was literally what you said about lifeblood. :) )

It's awesome that you had so many foreign students in your university. Mine only had natives with whom I never connected deeply; had it been anything like the MOOCs I've been studying, it would've been a far more pleasant experience. I have had more in common even with the few americans encountered sporadically than pretty much every local I've met.

Just jumped on an airplane, huh? I couldn't imagine doing that, leaving my family behind. Weren't you scared? Have you been able to develop close associations since the migration?
Were you disappointed with this realisation of cultural pluralism / cross pollination?

By the way, isn't there a bit of a censorshi* thing going on yonder?

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Hey everyone, long time no see.

Rockster160 wrote:

๐•อคอญอฅฬ‡๐•–๐•ฅ๐•šใ€‚(Yeti.) wrote:
Maugre their relative physical proximity, to my knowledge china & japan are quite different in some ways, culturally in particular

If this is pointed at me- didn't mean to infer that they are the same/similar. ๐Ÿ˜… Merely that I have an interest in all Asian cultures, despite their variance. Different aspects of each.

No chiding was intended, rocco. I meant that from what I knew of ikari back in the day (little, admittedly), figured he'd be more inclined towards settling in japan than china, so there might be an interesting story behind that decision.

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Hey everyone, long time no see.

Hello.

I'm curious to know more of the tale of how you wound up in china. Pianoman's had his eye on a teaching position in japan (discussed it a bit in https://help-qa.com/posts/157-heyooo), and seemed practically compelled to dedicate substantial effort to keep up with the competition.
Maugre their relative physical proximity, to my knowledge china & japan are quite different in some ways, culturally in particular - how has the experience been so far (and how long)? How have you been faring vocationally, and environmentally (as in adjustment to the locale)?

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Art lessons.

You say you're going around in circles with no reward - what does that mean?
Did you conceive some ideas for how to go about that, yet discarded them as being insufficiently fun & engaging?

Throughout history, artists were most revered for their unique perspectives rather than technical prowess (admittedly, this measure eludes my comprehension). It would be no small feat to see through their eyes, just as it would be to immerse oneself in one's own world to find their style. But I dunno what it's like for sure.

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How do you pick a person?

Meseems he's not too interested in friendship. Likely less so with the dissolution of the occupational framework.

Pardon my potential parochialism, but I don't see in what way you're kindred spirits, since you exhibit such a negative view of cynicism.

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What do you all think about a woman dating a guy who is a little over 4 years younger than her?

Miss, don't seek a reason to discredit yourself (or him). Chances are, you'll find one in the end.
You like him. You want to see whither this affinity leads. An elaborate estimate doesn't take you there. Let it fall on solid ground.

I'll just mention the half your age plus seven rule is satisfied, though.

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My cat died today and I burst into tears at a work meeting.

I have, thrice (and several times at school). Arguably it's more stigmatised for a guy on account of expected stoicism, but if you work with good people they'll exhibit more genuine concern than criticism. Most employees I've seen there had at least one meltdown, it just happens and never mentioned thence.
Sorry for your loss. That's a ripe old age. Mayhap not much comfort in such times, but all this time together is not annulled by this transition. Reflect on it for as long as you feel the necessity.

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Word of the day

Milquetoast: A very timid, unassertive, spineless person, especially one who is easily dominated or intimidated.
Primum non nocere: "First, (to) do no harm".

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Question of the day:

It's more a matter of how long you intend to wait, and how much effort to invest, for the particular change to which you aspire.

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What does this mean?

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/scienc...

How about we assume it's happy and call it a day?

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